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$296+ Cheap flights to Great Barrier Reef

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— CNS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025

Find the latest flights to Great Barrier Reef in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 17 September 2025.

Return from

$673

One-way from

$296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$994
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Auckland to Great Barrier Reef
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Thu 23/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$673
Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Tue 14/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$698
Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1117:20CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$726
Thu 2/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Thu 9/1019:25CNS - AKL
1 stop25h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$728
Sun 9/1121:45AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Tue 18/1107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$730
Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Fri 7/1115:50CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$791
Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1010:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$835
Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1010:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$852
Fri 31/1006:45AKL - TSV
1 stop16h 30mJetstar
Fri 7/1116:15TSV - AKL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$852
Sat 1/1106:45AKL - TSV
1 stop16h 30mJetstar
Sat 8/1120:55TSV - AKL
1 stop29h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$855
Sat 1/1116:40AKL - TSV
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1113:00TSV - AKL
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,332

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$673

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$699

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

06:45-23:05

1 stop19h 20m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

17:20-05:10

1 stop8h 50m

$726

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

19:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

15:50-05:10

1 stop10h 20m

$728

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/1

06:45-16:40

1 stop12h 55m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:40-05:10

1 stop14h 30m

$765

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/1

06:45-23:05

1 stop19h 20m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

06:00-05:10

1 stop20h 10m

$771

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$835

AucklandTownsville

AKL - TSV

AKLTSV

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

06:45-20:15

1 stop16h 30m

Townsville

Fri 7/11

16:15-05:10

1 stop9h 55m

$852

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$852

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/11

21:45-22:05

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Tue 2/12

06:00-18:15

1 stop9h 15m

$883

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Great Barrier Reef

How long is the flight to Great Barrier Reef?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef takes 10 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Great Barrier Reef from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $273
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $376
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $463
Emirates
Emirates
From $573

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Great Barrier Reef are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Great Barrier Reef ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Great Barrier Reef when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Great Barrier Reef by month

Plan your trip to Great Barrier Reef by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Great Barrier Reef, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Great Barrier Reef

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Great Barrier Reef. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Great Barrier Reef. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

FAQs about flying to Great Barrier Reef

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Great Barrier Reef if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Great Barrier Reef on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Great Barrier Reef?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Great Barrier Reef.

  • How much is a return flight to Great Barrier Reef?

    A return flight to Great Barrier Reef will typically cost around $239, however they can be found for as little as $72.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Great Barrier Reef depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Great Barrier Reef, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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